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NFL Rumors: Trades, Free Agency, DraftThu, 21 Mar 2019 18:23:22 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.92019 Proven Performance Escalatorshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2019/01/2019-proven-performance-escalators
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2019/01/2019-proven-performance-escalators#commentsSun, 13 Jan 2019 19:42:42 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=129422According to the NFL’s contractual bargaining agreement, players drafted in rounds three though seven are entitled to raises during the fourth year of their respective rookie contracts. The pay bumps are tied to playing time — a player must have played in 35% of his team’s offensive or defensive snaps in two of his first three seasons, or averaged 35% playing time cumulatively during that period.

If one of these thresholds is met, the player’s salary is elevated to the level of that year’s lowest restricted free agent tender — that figure should be around $2MM in 2019. Players selected in the first or second round, undrafted free agents, and kickers/punters are ineligible for the proven performance escalator.

Here are the players who will see their salary rise in 2019 courtesy of the proven performance escalator:

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]]>4Jets Notes: Anderson, McCarthy, Shellhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/12/jets-notes-anderson-mccarthy-darnold-webb-shell
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/12/jets-notes-anderson-mccarthy-darnold-webb-shell#commentsFri, 21 Dec 2018 00:45:19 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=127463Robby Anderson can be kept away from unrestricted free agency for one more year. The Jets wide receiver will be a restricted free agent next spring, and although he wants an extension, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News notes the expectation is the Jets apply a second-round tender to the talented wideout. That would cost them approximately $3.12MM. Due to Anderson’s issues off the field, the Jets will continue to monitor him as a long-term investment, per Mehta. An RFA tender allows them to do so at a relatively cheap rate.

Additionally, Mehta reports the Eagles‘ deadline offer for Anderson was a fourth-round pick. The Jets declined, and the Eagles surrendered a third-rounder for Golden Tate. Although the Jets are more solidified at quarterback than they have been in many years, this season has not gone as well for Anderson as the Josh McCown year did. After a 941-receiving-yard, seven-touchdown 2017, Anderson is at 541 yards and five scores entering Week 16.

As for who will be coaching this to-be-determined Darnold supporting cast, Mike McCarthy should be atop Gang Green’s target list, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com writes. McCarthy’s experience as a head coach and background with offense should endear the Jets to the longtime Packers coach. The Jets have opted for defensive-minded coaches for decades — Bill Parcells, Al Groh, Herm Edwards, Eric Mangini, Rex Ryan and Todd Bowles, dating back to 1997 — and are probably leaning toward changing course.

Davis Webb dressed for his first game as a Jet on Saturday against the Texans. He remains behind Darnold and McCown on the depth chart, but due to injuries elsewhere, the Jets opted to make Webb part of their 46-man game-day contingent as a reward for solid practice play, Bowles said (via Mehta, on Twitter). With McCown winding down his age-39 season, Webb could possibly be a candidate to be Darnold’s backup in 2019.

Brandon Shell will head to IR because of a knee injury, but the Jets expect their right tackle starter to return by OTAs, Matt Stypulkoski of NJ.com notes. Shell’s precise injury is not known, but Stypulkoski adds he did not tear an ACL or MCL. A full-time New York starter for the past two seasons, Shell is under contract through 2019.

]]>2Jets Place Brandon Shell, Jeremiah Attaochu On IRhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/12/jets-place-brandon-shell-jeremiah-attaochu-on-ir
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/12/jets-place-brandon-shell-jeremiah-attaochu-on-ir#respondWed, 19 Dec 2018 23:44:29 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=127373The Jets have placed offensive tackle Brandon Shell and linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu on injured reserve, the club announced today. To fill its two newly-opened roster spots, New York claimed linebacker Emmanuel Lamur off waivers from the Raiders and promoted linebacker Anthony Wint from the practice squad.

Shell, 26, was a fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft and become a full-time starter along the Jets’ offensive line in 2017. While New York’s front five ranks 31st in pass protection and 32nd in run blocking according to Football Outsiders‘ metrics, Shell hasn’t been to blame. Pro Football Focus‘ grades don’t label Shell as an All-Pro, but he ranks a middling 55th among 83 qualifying tackles. He’ll be back in 2019 at a minimum salary.

Attaochu, for his part, has been long on talent but short on production during his five-year NFL career. Drafted out of Georgia Tech as the 50th overall pick in 2014, Attaochu managed only one season as a starter for the Chargers from 2014-17. Injuries have been a problem, as Attaochu played in just 12 total games over his final two years with Los Angeles, but he’s never posted results even when on the field. In 10 games with Gang Green, Attaochu played 22% of the club’s snap and put up two sacks.

Lamur, 29, followed defensive coordinator Paul Guenther from Cincinnati to Oakland this offseason, inking a one-year deal for the minimum to join the Raiders. In nine games (four starts) with Oakland, Lamur registered 13 tackles while playing on roughly a quarter of the team’s defensive snaps. He’ll offer depth and special teams prowess in New York.

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]]>0AFC East Notes: Brissett, Ajayi, Billshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/08/afc-east-notes-brissett-ajayi-bills
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/08/afc-east-notes-brissett-ajayi-bills#respondSun, 13 Aug 2017 15:35:43 +0000https://www.profootballrumors.com/?p=74516We heard last week that Jacoby Brissett‘s place on the Patriots‘ roster may not be safe, and Ben Volin of the Boston Globe doubled down on that report this week. Volin reiterated that Brissett’s performance in the spring and in training camp has left much to be desired, and he says it is fair to wonder whether the Patriots refused to deal Jimmy Garoppolo because they believe Garoppolo represents their future, or because they have no faith in Brissett should Tom Brady be forced to miss time (in truth, it is surely some combination of the two). In any event, Volin opines that New England may have to keep Garoppolo next year, even if that means putting the franchise tag on him (at an estimated $25-26MM cost). After all, the team will still be loaded with talent and should be a championship contender in 2018, but a Brady injury could waste all of that talent if the No. 2 QB cannot adequately replace him.

Now for more from the AFC East:

Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi is still in concussion protocol, but he did practice today and the team is excited about his progress, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald tweets. Ajayai left practice early with a trainer, but that was due to a hydration issue, Jackson notes.

Dolphins second-round draft choice Raekwon McMillan, who was expected to see significant time at middle linebacker this season, tore his ACL while playing on the punt coverage team in Miami’s first preseason tilt Thursday night. He will now miss his entire rookie season, and head coach Adam Gase has been predictably criticized for using a player of McMillan’s importance on special teams. Roy Cummings of Florida Football Insiders believes such criticism is unwarranted, writing that a head coach cannot field kickoff, kickoff return, punt coverage, and punt return teams without playing first- or second-year guys. Likewise, you cannot expect those players to perform well on special teams in the regular season if they do not see live action in the preseason.

Christian Hackenberg played fairly well in the Jets‘ first preseason game last night, thereby creating more fodder for Gang Green’s starting QB discussion. But as Laura Albanese of Newsday writes, there are other competitions worth watching. For instance, the battle for the team’s starting center position is tighter than originally anticipated, as Jonotthan Harrison is putting pressure on presumed starter Wesley Johnson. Likewise, Albanese writes that Brent Qvale and Brandon Shell appear to be neck-and-neck in their race for the Jets’ right tackle job.

]]>0Impact Rookies: New York Jetshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/impact-rookies-new-york-jets
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/impact-rookies-new-york-jets#commentsMon, 11 Jul 2016 16:00:23 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=30715The old adage that defense wins championships may or may not be true, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a title-winning team that didn’t build heavily through the draft. Rookie classes, naturally, are evaluated on the perceived upside of the NFL newcomers, but which rookies are ready to contribute right out of the gate? And, how do they fit in with their new team schematically?

To help us forecast the immediate future of these NFL neophytes, we enlisted the help of draft guru Dave-Te Thomas who has served as a scouting personnel consultant to NFL teams for multiple decades.

Today, we continue PFR’s Impact Rookie series with his insight on the New York Jets’ draft class:

It has been a strange off-season for the Jets, as they seem to be taking a disregard to their recent past, holding the contract line firmly on 2015 starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and one of the best defensive linemen in the game in Muhammad Wilkerson. They failed to impress with their “temporary” solution to the Fitzpatrick stand-off by using their second-round draft pick to snatch Penn State erratic signal-caller, Christian Hackenberg.

Even if Fitzpatrick had signed, the Jets were going to look at addressing their future at quarterback anyway, as their starter in 2015 has had a journeyman’s like career to date. Still, they fail to impress Jets fans with the addition of Hackenberg, if it means that Fitzpatrick will turn into a training camp stalemate. They can’t be serious about turning the reins over to Geno Smith, could they?

Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has been talking up Smith, citing his maturity, but his obvious lack of leadership skills (see last season’s locker room debacle) and marginal performances to date makes Jets faithful hope that Gailey can create magic in the huddle this season. One option not talked about often is the development of 2015 third round pick, Bryce Petty. Still, like Hackenberg, he is still unproven at the professional level, leaving the Jets to ponder if they want to risk a season as a playoff observer or come to some kind of solution with the Fitzpatrick situation.

While the Jets did not address their quarterback situation in the way that many fans would have liked, they did pick up some interesting talents at other positions in this year’s draft.

It is not etched in stone where Lee will line up for the Jets, but hailed by The NFL Draft Report the “best defensive playmaker in the 2016 draft,” the Jets are certain to find a role quickly for their first round pick. For now, he’s listed behind Erin Henderson at right inside linebacker. Beyond that, veteran and inside starter David Harrismight be looking for employment elsewhere in 2017, if Lee progresses as quickly as expected.

Henderson moves into the lineup, at least temporarily, after the Jets let Demario Davis leave in free agency despite finishing second on the team with 90 tackles last year. Still, it will not be long before he cedes playing time to Lee. Another player greatly affected by Lee’s arrival is San Francisco cast-off, Bruce Carter, who was brought in to play the nickel package. With Lee’s cornerback-like speed, Carter will have to sit while Lee performs in that alignment.

Some draft analysts stated that Lee was a “work in progress” and “did not excite” in 2015 like he did in 2014 during the Buckeyes’ national championship march. Unknown to many scouts, at the time, but Lee was playing with a lower leg injury during the first half of his sophomore campaign. With several Buckeyes suspended earlier in the year, the strong-side linebacker felt that even on one leg, he needed to be out on the field.

Lee recovered just in time – for the late season tough part of the schedule. He recorded at least seven tackles with one stop behind the line of scrimmage and one quarterback pressure in each of his final four appearances. While he delivered 66 tackles (36 solos) for his final season at Ohio State, it is how he compiled those statistics that were even more impressive.

On 53 plays he made vs. the running game, Lee limited his opponents to an average gain of a minuscule 0.68 yards per attempt. The longest gain vs. the linebacker was a 9-yard scamper. He delivered eleven crunching third-down stops and another on a fourth-down play vs. those ball carriers, posting fourteen of those tackles inside the red zone, including four on goal-line stands. In addition to taking down thirteen runners for losses, ten more were tackled at the line of scrimmage for no gain. He also made five touchdown-saving tackles after runners broke free from other Ohio State defenders in 2015.

The Jets parted ways with Calvin Pace and in their revised 3-4 alignment, they currently have 2014 seventh round pick Trevor Reilly stationed at left outside linebacker. That is, until Jenkins reports to camp and shows that he is NFL-ready. For Jenkins, this marked the tenth player from his university to be drafted by the New York Jets since they first selected Phil Sullivan in 1972. The last Georgia player drafted by the Jets before Jenkins was Jamie Henderson in the 2001 draft. The Bulldogs have sent 29 linebackers to the NFL, with Jenkins being the fifth taken in the third round. From that group, twenty-two of those draftees went on to suit up in the professional ranks.

Jenkins makes some very big hits on the move and while he might not have the bulk to hold his ground vs. the larger blockers, he is superb in working on stunts and getting through the gaps. His edge rush ability allows him to reduce the pocket and he has shown the acceleration needed to come off the edge and get to the quarterback. He has good burst in his pass rush and can generate consistent pressure on the pocket. In a scheme that will allow him to stunt and play uncontested off the edge, some team could find a difference maker here.

Despite playing part of his senior season nursing a groin injury, Jenkins established himself as a force vs. the run. He moved into fourth place on the school career-record list with forty tackles behind the line of scrimmage, joining fellow Georgia linebackers David Pollack (58.5; 2001-04), Quentin Moses (44.5; 2003-06) and Jarvis Jones (44.0; 2011-12) as the only players in Bulldog annals to register at least forty tackles-for- loss. Ironically, that quartet all performed at the “Jack” position.

In the Georgia scheme, the “Jack” is a hybrid – part defensive end and part rush linebacker. The “Jack” is usually asked to serve as the team’s primary pass rush specialist, but he is also assigned additional duties in passing situations. The reason the staff preferred to use Jenkins at that position was his keen understanding of the defense. At close to 260 pounds, he had enough bulk, combined with functional strength, to play with his hand down at the line of scrimmage.

With his lateral agility and change of direction skills, he easily played a bit off the line to generate an explosive burst coming off the edge, where he recorded nineteen quarterback sacks and a very impressive 82 pressures through 52 contests. Jenkins was often leading the charge in run support, evident by his forty tackles behind the line of scrimmage as a Bulldog. He showed the ability to also handle strong-side and weak-side linebacker duties – either lining up over the tight end to cover in the short area, or taking on the lead blocker or off-centered fullback from the “will” position.

The Jets hope that the 6:05, 324-pound left tackle can quickly transition back to the right side, where he played in 2014, despite performing with a shoulder injury that required surgery, keeping him out of 2015 offseason camps. He comes into the league having started his last 47 appearances, including playing on the left side last year. He posted 92 knockdowns and ten touchdown-resulting blocks, making his great-uncle, Hall of Famer Art Shell, proud of the family bloodlines.

Shell is not ready to challenge for a starting job, but he could be thrown to the wolves, thanks to the Jets’ lack of depth at the tackle positions. Long-time starting left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson is sitting at home feeding the kids while enjoying retirement. The Jets replaced the veteran with Denver’s Ryan Clady on the left side, but he’s been a medical risk the last several years. Their right tackle, Breno Giacomini, was the biggest liability on the front wall last year, but with salaries of $5.125MM the next two years, the team will take a cap hit if they cut him loose before the season opener. If Clady fails to stay healthy, the Jets will be on the books for a salary guarantee of only $1.5MM.

The Jets had made a valiant effort to trade up when Mississippi’s Laremy Tunsil began his draft-day slide, but could not find a willing trade partner before division rivals, Miami, stepped in to end Tunsil’s most trying day. While right guard Brian Winters has collegiate experience at tackle, he’s also fighting to even remain on the roster this year. The rest of the Jets’ backups are unknown types like Jesse Davis, Ben Ijalana, and Brent Qvale, making Shell’s path to an NFL job all the more easier.

For a player his size, Shell has decent quickness, but he needs to show better agility, balance, flexibility and change of direction skills. He has the frame and hand punch to win stationary battles, making him a better fit working in combination with other blockers on the right side, rather than be placed on an island and be challenged by the speedy edge rushers on the left side. He shows good weight distribution on the move and his trap blocking could see him earn a few reps inside as a guard while developing pro tackle skills.

Shell allowed just 1.5 sacks last year and knows how to use his broad shoulders and body lean to stall the pass rush. He has the arm length to make reach blocks, but he does get a bit lazy when blocking in-line, as his feet fail to show urgency when he has to move laterally. His inability to bend at the knees will always be an issue, if he has to take on speedy edge rushers, but he has that wide base, big body and jolting hand punch to easily beat out the motley crew of back-ups the Jets have assembled for their front wall.

You see it every year in training camp – teams filled with nondescript youngsters that were bypassed in the draft, trying to catch even the slightest glimpse from a position coach during practices. They often share a locker stall, or try to find a few inches on the floor to store their gear safely, hoping that what they show during the summer weeks would earn them their own locker with a name tag come September. When it comes to filling out a 53-man roster, most teams look for their rookies to have some ability to play in a variety of roles. For a skill position player, you look for someone who can not only perform at his assigned position, but to also be capable of filling a few spots for the special team units. For the “bigger guys,” you want them to be able to fill in at a variety of positions on the offensive or defensive front walls.

The New York Jets could be faced with a pleasant dilemma when they reduce their current 90-player roster down to the 53-man limit for the 2016 season opener. One of those that could force his way into the locker room is a Buckeye with limited experience at receiver, but also one with a “bag of tricks” to be able to fill a variety of roles for the squad. Marshall is a gifted athlete who can make a real impact at the next level, if given the chance.

Dave-Te Thomas owns and operates The NFL Draft Report, a service which has provided insight to league scouting departments for over 40 years. All year round, you can read Thomas’ in-depth reviews of both blue chip prospects and diamonds in the rough by visiting the NFL Draft Report blog.

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with fourth-round pick Ryan Smith and fifth-round pick Caleb Benenoch, as freelance reporter Jenna Laine tweets. Smith, a defensive back out of North Carolina Central, left college as the program’s all-time leader in solo tackles (168) and kickoff return average (28.1). Even though he played cornerback during his final year at UNCC, the Bucs plan to use him as a safety. Benenoch, an offensive linemen from UCLA, has experience both at tackle and on the interior line and that versatility helped his stock heading into the draft.

The Seahawks signed fifth-round running back Alex Collins, as Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle tweets. As his slot mandates, it’s a four-year, $2.566MM deal with a $184K signing bonus.

The Dolphins have signed seventh-round quarterback Brandon Doughty, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald (on Twitter). The former Western Kentucky signal caller drew interest from scouts in large part because of his pinpoint accuracy.

The Jets announced the signings of cornerback Juston Burris (fourth round) and tackle Brandon Shell (fifth), as Rich Cimini of ESPN.com writes. Shell, a 6-foot-6, 328-pound tackle, started for four seasons for the South Carolina Gamecocks and is the great nephew of Raiders Hall of Fame tackle and ensuing coach Art Shell.

New York did not have a fifth-round choice after it sent the No. 157 selection to the Broncos for Ryan Clady earlier this month. With the draft’s ensuing choice, the Jets brought in a player who could serve as the succession plan post-Clady. The former 2008 No. 1 pick’s contract expires after the 2017 season.

The Jets had yet to address their offensive front during the draft after entering the weekend relatively thin on long-term options up front. Breno Giacomini resides as the incumbent right tackle, and although the team re-signed Ben Ijalana earlier this offseason, he’s a career backup who barely played during his time with the Jets after backing up iron man D’Brickashaw Ferguson.

A 6-foot-6, 328-pound tackle, Brandon Shell started for four seasons for the Gamecocks and is the great nephew of Raiders Hall of Fame tackle and ensuing coach Art Shell.

]]>1Draft Rumors: Cravens, Lions, Dolphins, Raidershttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/03/draft-rumors-nfl-cravens-lions-dolphins
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/03/draft-rumors-nfl-cravens-lions-dolphins#respondThu, 31 Mar 2016 01:58:25 +0000https://pfr.traderumors.com/?p=27581USC safety/linebackerSu’a Cravens says he has six visits lined up and another eight potentially on the horizon as well, Mike Florio of PFT writes. In addition to the previously reported teams with interest, Cravens says he will visit the the Lions, Raiders, and Dolphins.

Here are the latest draft rumors:

Maryland outside linebacker Yannick Ngakoue said he has visits scheduled with the Jaguars, Eagles, Titans, and Jets, according to Daniel Gallen of The Baltimore Sun (on Twitter). Tony Pauline of DraftInsider.net (on Twitter) adds that the Bills and Browns both met with him today.

Boise State lineman Rees Odhiambo will meet with the 49ers, Saints, and Buccaneers in the next couple of weeks, agent Ron Slavin tells Jay Tust of KTVB (on Twitter).

South Carolina offensive lineman Brandon Shell says he has individual workouts coming up with the Panthers, Ravens, and 49ers, David Caraviello of the Post And Courier tweets.

Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland told SiriusXM NFL Radio (onTwitter) that he has probably heard the most from the Bears, Falcons, Saints, and Dolphins. He also confirmed personal workouts with the Bears,Colts, Ravens, Jaguars, Vikings, Rams, and the Bills.

Pitt wide receiver Tyler Boyd confirmed that he has had workouts with the Cowboys, Patriots, Chargers, and Rams (Twitter link via SiriusXM). He’ll also have formal visits with the Panthers and Cowboys next week.